Human Spaceflight Development and Operations Systems Director

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, USGS, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.

Within the CSG, the Human Exploration and Space Flight (HESF) Division supports our NASA customer in all aspects of human space flight. The primary function of this position is to manage and integrate emerging teams supporting long duration missions and science activities associated with the Artemis program. As the Development and Operations Systems Director (Systems Director - Technical Project Management), you will manage teams and customers across the science, utilization, curation, surface system and operations communities.

Work Model

This is a full-time 100% onsite position based in Houston, TX, at the Johnson Space Center or Huntsville, AL, at the Marshall Spaceflight Center.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage the task orders, financials, and customer engagement related to HESF exploration portfolios supporting various offices across the Strategy and Architecture Office (SAO).
• Manage the growing teams developing and implementing Artemis exploration initiatives related to science, curation, exploration operations.
• Work with stakeholders to formulate Agency level workshops in support of communicating Artemis objectives and status with industry, academia and international.
• Represent Aerospace across customer and industry forums.
• Execute industry workshops in concert with ESDMD SAO activities
• Mentor and develop the team supporting the various exploration topics under contract
• Provide leadership to inform and support systems engineering and programmatic efforts within each of the program office's
• Own, review and update government plans and processes and ensure implementation excellence
• Support development efforts leading growth across disparate program offices while driving integration

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Systems Director-Technical Project Management

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related field
• 10 or more years of experience in Aerospace industry which includes
• Experience defining and leading community engagement projects
• Experience working across technical and programmatic topics with a strategic mindset
• Superior analytical, planning, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including effectively explaining concepts to managers and government leaders
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary setting
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally as needed
• This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Advanced degree in engineering, science, or related field
• Expertise in building NASA teams and capabilities
• Current and strong working relationships with NASA across the agency
• Experience with life cycle review management and knowledge of technical disciplines related to human spaceflight systems and programs
• Proven track record of growing teams

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color,religion,geneticinformation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.